Clinicians and Researchers Can Sometimes Fall Prey to the Error

question 19

Multiple Choice

Clinicians and researchers can sometimes fall prey to the error of concluding that a treatment worked when the evidence for this inference is insufficient. According to Carl Rogers, this refers to:

• A) treatment sensitive factorial structure.
• B) range restriction.
• C) construct confounding.
• D) counselor bias.

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Definitions:

Constructive Conflict

A type of conflict that leads to positive outcomes, encouraging growth and improvement.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate result, rather than the optimal solution, particularly when dealing with complex problems.

Scenario Planning

Scenario planning is a strategic planning method that organizations use to envision and prepare for various future possibilities.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory rather than optimal solution by prioritizing the first option that meets a given threshold of acceptability.